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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008
Colleges nationwide see a boost in enrollment as the economy sours
The nation's waning economy means Americans are spending less and saving more, but record numbers are also willing to shoulder the cost of college tuition in hopes of better job security.

Former Bellevue schools superintendent Riley dies
A former Bellevue School District superintendent died Wednesday, according to the School District.

Cle Elum-Roslyn teacher named state's best
Susan Johnson, a veteran language arts teacher at Cle Elum-Roslyn High School, was named Washington state's teacher of the year Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008
Seattle teacher on leave for allegedly assaulting student
A fourth-grade teacher who allegedly pushed a girl into a desk hard enough to give her a headache has been put on administrative leave by Seattle Public Schools, according to a police report.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008
UW reaches settlement with bank
The University of Washington has reached a settlement with Northern Trust, an Illinois-based bank the university said is responsible for losing $7.5 million of its money to an unauthorized investment.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008
North End school plan cited
A state audit of Washington's 10 largest school districts has found ways to save millions of dollars, by automating bus routes, cutting administrative staffing and closing surplus school buildings.

Students urged to sign, seal and deliver at the polls
With just four days left before the state's voter registration deadline, Seattle University announced an ambitious plan Wednesday: They want every one of their students to vote.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
UW sues to end bank contract
The UW is trying to terminate the contract with its bank of 20 years, saying the institution refused to respond to the school's attempts to withdraw money from a failing lending program that has cost it at least $7.5 million since April.

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